China and India should work more closely together, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Indian President Droupadi Murmu, saying their relationship should take the form of a "Dragon-Elephant tango" - a dance between their emblematic animals.

India and China have made "promising" beginnings to repair their ties in the last five months and a "durable base" for rebuilding the relations depends on a threefold formula of mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest,

Top leaders from the two countries also exchanged messages Tuesday on the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the development of India-China ties was conducive for a stable and multipolar world,

Sridhar Vembu had called on Indians to embrace self-reliance and develop indigenous capabilities suited to India's unique needs

Over the past few decades, the two ancient Asian civilizations, each with modern global visions, have navigated a complex relationship. How can the two powers overcome differences to find a way to work together?

China has remained India's largest trading partner for many years. According to Chinese data, bilateral trade reached $138.48 billion in 2024, marking a 1.7 percent year-on-year increase. In October last year, Xi and Modi met in Kazan, Russia, leading the bilateral relationship to embark on a new journey.

New Delhi will be among the few capitals to host the Russian president since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him.

Leaders of India and China exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday marking the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations amid the efforts to reset the ties after over four years of freeze due to the eastern Ladakh military standoff.

A: The most important common ground is mutual support for development. China is the world's second-largest economy, and India is on track to become the third-largest. Given their vast populations, both countries have a shared responsibility to improve their citizens' quality of life.

In a statement carried by China's Xinhua News Agency, President Xi Jinping said India-China ties should take the form of a 'dragon-elephant tango' - a dance between their emblematic animals.